Cost and quality of operational larviciding using drones and smartphone technology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Larval Source Management (LSM) is an important tool for malaria vector control and is recommended by WHO as a supplementary vector control measure. LSM has contributed in many successful attempts to eliminate the disease across the Globe. However, this approach is typically labour-intensive, largely due to the difficulties in locating and mapping potential malarial mosquito breeding sites. Previous studies have demonstrated the potential for drone imaging technology to map malaria vector breeding sites. However, key questions remain unanswered related to the use and cost of this technology within operational vector control.

Methods

Using Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania) as a demonstration site, a protocol was collaboratively designed that employs drones and

SUBMITTER: Hardy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10523724 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature